Classical Series - 2023/24 Season
The 2023/24 season is Michael Stern's final year as music director. For his big finale, we are bringing some of the brightest classical stars in the world to Kansas City! Joshua bell, KC's own Joyce DiDonato, Pamela Frank, Yefim Bronfman, Joyce Yang and many more will perform some of the greatest masterworks ever composed.
There will also be an opportunity to reserve two tickets for a very special evening with Yo-Yo Ma in June 2024 - a tribute concert honoring his friend Michael Stern. Plus concerts featuring the Symphony Chorus, KC Symphony Chorus, KC Symphony commissions and exciting guest conductors from around the globe.
I can't wait to see you in Helzberg Hall!
Danny Beckley, President and CEO
There will also be an opportunity to reserve two tickets for a very special evening with Yo-Yo Ma in June 2024 - a tribute concert honoring his friend Michael Stern. Plus concerts featuring the Symphony Chorus, KC Symphony Chorus, KC Symphony commissions and exciting guest conductors from around the globe.
I can't wait to see you in Helzberg Hall!
Danny Beckley, President and CEO
JOSHUA BELL AND RAVEL
Friday, May 31, 2024 8:00 PM; Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:00 PM; Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Michael Stern, conductor; Joshua Bell, violin
The ancient elements of earth, water and fire provide inspiration for this blockbuster concert headlined by violin superstar Joshua Bell. He has commissioned works by renowned composers Kevin Puts, Edgar Meyer and Jake Heggie, incorporating these elements thematically. Vieuxtemps’ beautiful music and Joshua Bell’s phenomenal artistry are a heavenly match — romantic music indeed.
Friday, May 31, 2024 8:00 PM; Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:00 PM; Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Michael Stern, conductor; Joshua Bell, violin
The ancient elements of earth, water and fire provide inspiration for this blockbuster concert headlined by violin superstar Joshua Bell. He has commissioned works by renowned composers Kevin Puts, Edgar Meyer and Jake Heggie, incorporating these elements thematically. Vieuxtemps’ beautiful music and Joshua Bell’s phenomenal artistry are a heavenly match — romantic music indeed.
MAHLER’S “RESURRECTION” SYMPHONY
Friday, June 14, 2024 8:00 PM; Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:00 PM; Sunday, June 16, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Michael Stern, conductor
Joelle Harvey, soprano; Kelley O'Connor, mezzo-soprano;
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
A transcendent experience awaits you — Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony is truly one of his greatest, most deeply emotional works. The stage and choral loft will be filled with musicians bringing you music that touches the soul. Soprano Joelle Harvey and mezzo-soprano Kelley O'Connor give voice to this luminous work.
Friday, June 14, 2024 8:00 PM; Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:00 PM; Sunday, June 16, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Michael Stern, conductor
Joelle Harvey, soprano; Kelley O'Connor, mezzo-soprano;
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
A transcendent experience awaits you — Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony is truly one of his greatest, most deeply emotional works. The stage and choral loft will be filled with musicians bringing you music that touches the soul. Soprano Joelle Harvey and mezzo-soprano Kelley O'Connor give voice to this luminous work.
STERN’S FAREWELL WITH SIBELIUS AND BARBER
Friday, June 21, 2024 8:00 PM; Saturday, June 22, 2024 8:00 PM; Sunday, June 23, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Michael Stern, conductor
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream; SAMUEL BARBER Symphony No. 1; JEAN SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2.
With a virtuosic program to close this magnificent season, Maestro Stern shares music that inspires him.
Friday, June 21, 2024 8:00 PM; Saturday, June 22, 2024 8:00 PM; Sunday, June 23, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Michael Stern, conductor
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream; SAMUEL BARBER Symphony No. 1; JEAN SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2.
With a virtuosic program to close this magnificent season, Maestro Stern shares music that inspires him.